Skate is a delicious fish in the ray family. The meat is tender, flaky, and mild in flavor much like that of other white fish such as flounder or sole. The best part is, it's usually very inexpensive, and super easy to make. Click here to watch me demonstrate how to make this elegant dish on our Season One Finale of HiB. … [Read more...]

Beets are an amazing vegetable - they store really well in a root cellar and because of that, are available virtually year-round at your local farmers' market. They're also really good for you! On a recent episode of HiB, Chef Cal Elliott of Rye made us a Beet Ravioli that was by far the best beet dish I had ever tasted. … [Read more...]

Recently on Hungry in Brooklyn, we were lucky enough to get a lesson in taco making from the very talented Chef Ivan Garcia of Mesa Coyoacan. Armed with a new confidence in Mexican cooking and a tortilla press, I set out to create the perfect do-it-yourself Mushroom Tacos. These tacos make a delicious hearty vegetarian … [Read more...]

One of the most beautiful places in which I've ever set foot was a walnut farm. The majestically gorgeous trees do not only provide shade and beauty, but some of the tastiest nuts on earth. And while most of us find walnuts in sweet and decadent desserts, they also make wonderful savory dishes. In fact, they are a … [Read more...]

Chicken Stock is a kitchen staple I try to have on-hand at all times. It's perfect for soups and sauces, and gives quinoa and rice extra flavor when you use it in place of water. And the best part is, it's a cinch to make yourself, and a whole lot cheaper than buying it pre-made. Plus, those pre-packaged stocks contain lots … [Read more...]

We’ve been back in New York now for about a month but I still long for the sunshine of Miami since it’s dreary all day and dark by 4:30 PM here in Brooklyn. I’ve tried drinking Hemingway Daiquiris to warm my soul and drown my sorrows, but without the sunshine and ocean breezes, they seem inappropriately fruity. So I … [Read more...]

Well the holidays are just around the corner and you have one week and one weekend left to get those Christmas cookies going! Lisa Ludwinski of "Funny Side Up" decided to stop by Hungry on Spreecast to spread the holiday cheer and give us some tips and tricks for Holiday Baking.
She just moved to Detroit and has started … [Read more...]

On Thanksgiving, your turkey is the main event. And let me tell you, there's nothing better than a Heritage Breed Turkey. Most of the turkeys bred in this country are of the broad-breasted white variety because - you guessed it - they have a lot of breast meat. Not to mention the fact that they're injected with all sorts … [Read more...]

I’ve been in Miami for the past month performing in the Actors’ Playhouse production of Godspell. I was excited to take the role, but sad to miss out on my favorite season for food in New York - the fall harvest. So to drown my seasonal sorrows, I decided I would eat my way through South Florida, checking out all the … [Read more...]

This dish was inspired by the flavors of fall, and a fantastic lesson on all things pumpkin in our Hungry in Brooklyn: Pumpkin episode. Who says pumpkins were just for pie? For a festive twist on this simple soup, try serving it in hollowed out small pumpkins for a presentation your guests will be sure to … [Read more...]